Example sentences of "[verb] for [indef pn] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the former was impossible with the twins in tow and the latter unthinkable given the length of time he 'd have to wait for one on a Sunday . |
| 2 | We will be able to provide the equipment he needs to lead a normal life , and we know he 'll want for nothing in the future . ’ |
| 3 | Tetanus immunity should be checked for anyone with a cut or deep scratch . |
| 4 | We asked for nothing but a few gestures — |
| 5 | Zborowski supplied the charcoal , paints , canvas , and brushes ; he also hired the models ( Modigliani insisted that they must be paid three to five francs an hour ) and any accessories , although the painter rarely asked for anything but the human figure for his work . |
| 6 | If you are having difficulty cooking for everyone in the family , try Roseyne Masselin 's recipes ( see p.70 ) ; they are also Mediterranean in style and perfect for today 's lifestyle . |
| 7 | That goes for everyone on the mainland as well . |
| 8 | The courses are designed for anyone in the voluntary sector who is unsure how the changes will affect them or who simply wants to be better informed . |
| 9 | A fortnight ago , the Norwich Union East Champions lost to Redbridge and Ilford , who Chelmsford have beaten this season , but form would count for nothing in a derby game , he insisted . |
| 10 | This weekend 's results , of course , will count for nothing in the Olympics . |
| 11 | Unfortunately , much of this expertise remains unrecognised by the British school system , largely because the RSA Diploma does not currently count for anything in the award of Qualified Teacher Status . |
| 12 | All this counts for nothing in the world of rugby and it will be his ability to scrum and compete with the best that will make or break this South African legend . |
| 13 | So while interpreters working from spoken English to sign language are called upon to work for nothing as a service to these normal , intelligent ‘ disabled ’ people , those in the foreign spoken language interpretive role , where language users are equal , may rise to occupy one of the highest status roles in diplomacy , and correspondingly command high financial rewards . |
| 14 | The hon. Gentleman should ask Neath borough council why , when money has been available , it has not applied for anything in the past two years . |
| 15 | ‘ Sir , surely you do not expect Dinah to spend all her days as a spinster , living for nothing but the stage ? |
| 16 | From small beginnings the Credit Union has grown and flourished and offers advice and a means of saving for anyone in the parish . |
| 17 | There are also occasions when it is fitting for everything in a service to be either purist and ‘ traditional ’ or ‘ modern ’ . |
| 18 | Sheikha Grandmother , whom she wanted to visit , was a renowned figure , but such a trip would not be made for one outside the tribe circle . |
| 19 | looking for one for the |
| 20 | He was looking for something along the lines of Jon Voight in Midnight Cowboy , an American from nowhere , and all the actors coming in were doing an Andrew Dice Clay or Billy Idol number . |
| 21 | He says we 've had wide and varied enquiries — especially from London-based purchasers looking for something for the weekend — something he can tell his friends ’ Well actually I live in a turreted folly in the Cotswolds ! ’ … |
| 22 | Jackie he was he was looking he was for something and he was looking for something in a hurry and I could n't find out I like T-shirts in one pile sweat shirts in another pullovers in another jeans in another but they were all sort of |
| 23 | In simple terms , sponsorship of the Universities ' Athletic Union rugby championship alone is not acceptable to the UAU 's hierarchy , who seek money for all student sporting activities and are looking for something in the region of £100,000 to spread around . |
| 24 | There was nothing more boring than flogging around , looking for something like a bike without lights . |
| 25 | A stocky male figure entered from a room at the rear and began looking for something beneath the counter . |
| 26 | ECOLOGICAL Development , an organisation set up to promote environmentally-friendly housing , are looking for anyone with a desire to build their own home in a ‘ Green Village ’ . |
| 27 | I do n't think Fred 'd be looking for anything as a return . |
| 28 | " She looking for someone for a job ? " |
| 29 | So far , I have a car driver and a motor cyclist and I 'm looking for someone for the bus and train , and possibly taxi . |
| 30 | ‘ We are looking for someone on a consultancy basis to advise on above and below-the-line campaigns , but there may be several arms to that , ’ McDevitt adds . |